Learning Support Hub Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only – 38 weeks plus 5 inset days

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Hub Assistant to join Dinnington High School and play an important role in supporting students who need additional help with their learning, wellbeing and engagement.

Working within our Learning Support Hub and as part of the wider inclusion team, you will support students aged 11–16 and help create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where students can regulate, build confidence and develop the skills they need to make academic, social and emotional progress.

You could be supporting a student with classwork or catch-up learning, helping to deliver targeted interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, SEMH, organisation or sensory regulation, or encouraging students to work towards the targets in their personalised plans. You will also help students make successful transitions back into mainstream lessons, working closely with teaching, pastoral and SEND colleagues.

You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the Hub, help maintain an organised and purposeful learning environment and provide feedback on students’ progress and emerging needs. You may also work with parents and carers and contribute observations and evidence to support individual plans and reviews.

About you

You will already have experience of working with young people in an educational setting and understand some of the barriers that can affect students aged 11–16. You will be able to build positive relationships, communicate clearly and provide encouragement while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Just as importantly, you will bring patience, empathy and a genuine desire to improve young people’s life chances. You will be confident supporting students with SEND, SEMH or other barriers to learning, able to respond sensitively to individual needs and comfortable working both as part of a team and independently.

A Teaching Assistant qualification would be desirable but is not essential. We are particularly interested in people who are keen to continue developing their knowledge and skills, and you will have opportunities to undertake training in SEND, SEMH, sensory needs and intervention practice.

About Dinnington High School

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community.

As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people’s futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.

Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/

Our benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexible working and special leave policies

• Lieu days and annual wellbeing day

• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities

• Strong track record of internal promotion

• Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services

• Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme

• Modern, well-equipped working environments

• Free on-site parking (at most locations)

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Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 20 October 2026.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.